Non-Sterile Compounding: USP and Best Practices

Description

Get the latest updates from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP), including the key requirements in implementing USP General Chapters (Pharmaceutical Compounding–Nonsterile Preparations) in your pharmacy as well as risk mitigation strategies in USP General Chapter (Hazardous Drugs–Handling in Healthcare Settings).

This session will be audio-recorded and offered as part of the Home-Study on Demand, included with Premium Registration or available for purchase on-site at the Education Booth.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives

At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the role of key personnel and environmental requirements when compounding nonsterile preparations.

Explain risk management strategies for handling hazardous drugs, including those in U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention General Chapter .

List important elements on a certificate of analysis.

Identify challenges pharmacies may encounter when compounding practices are surveyed by regulators and surveyors.

Technician Learning Objectives

At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the role of key personnel and environmental requirements when compounding nonsterile preparations.

Explain risk management strategies for handling hazardous drugs, including those in U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention General Chapter <800>.

List important elements on a certificate of analysis.

Identify challenges pharmacy support staff may encounter when compounding practices are surveyed by regulators and surveyors.